I thoroughly enjoyed Gigantic for the most part back in it's free-to-play days, and could totally understand why it was an award winning MOBA. It sealed the deal for "Best MOBA" back at GAMESCOM 2016! What made it even better is that it didn't require a lot of oomph from your PC to enjoy, and I even found myself playing it on a laptop with decent specs after a certain shipping company lost my gaming laptop and it had to be replaced (long story). Anyway, it doesn't hurt for it to be back in paid form... but I do have my reservations.
A number of you can pull up Gigantic right now (if you owned the game) and see that there's a notice tucked in there that reads: At the request of the publisher, Gigantic is unlisted on the Steam store and will not appear in search.
To potentially answer my own question (to a certan degree) with an answer from Gearbox:
Gigantic: Rampage Edition is developed by Abstraction Games, keeping the core of what made Gigantic special, while adding exciting new features. - Gigantic FAQ
This likely means that the build recycled a number of assets we're familiar with and possibly polished them up through a new engine of sorts... without the need to fully program everything (since the source code was already there). So it may look the same, but it may be a better looking clone. Plus the system requirements have been bumped up... which certainly indicates a change. I remain optimistic until launch because of what's listed in the original's system requirements.
Previous System Requirements
MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: 2.6Ghz processor
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 580, DirectX 11.1-compatible video card (Nvidia or AMD only)
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes: 6 GB RAM requirement refers to usable memory only
RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions. Why would this be listed if previous owners no longer have access? Are we back on?! Stay tuned!
Current System Requirements
MINIMUM:
OS: Windows 10 x64
Processor: Intel Core i3-4160 (2 * 3600) or equivalent/AMD Athlon X4 860K (4 * 3700) or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GT 640 (2048 MB)/Radeon HD 7750 (1024 MB)
Storage: 15 GB available space
RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows 10 x64
Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 (8 * 2900) or equivalent/AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 * 3700) or equivalent
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8192 MB)/Radeon RX 5700 XT (8192 MB)
Storage: 15 GB available space
I'm happy to see that it's back, and the least they can do with the hero shooter is allow gamers to take it under our wing if Gearbox ever gets the urge to walk away. Anyway, this crossplatform 5v5 MOBA... drops April 9th (2024) for $19.99, snag it for 20% Off while the get'ns good! You might find me representing out there with Grandma Griselma.
GO GIGANTIC! THE UNIQUE MOBA HERO SHOOTER RETURNS!
GIGANTIC: RAMPAGE EDITION is a premium and definitive release of the original 5v5 MOBA Hero Shooter, GIGANTIC , that provides a dynamic and exciting team-based multiplayer experience for fans of both genres. Choose from a diverse roster of unique heroes, each with a set of upgradeable abilities, and team up with four other players to control objectives and take down the opposing team’s mighty Guardian, all while protecting your own. GIGANTIC: RAMPAGE EDITION includes a new game mode, cross platform play, new heroes, new maps, and gameplay improvements that give fans a bigger and more complete GIGANTIC experience than ever before, while welcoming new players to the action and fun-filled world of a Hero Shooter.
FEATURES:
EVERYTHING FROM THE ORIGINAL GIGANTIC AND MORE!
EXCITING ROSTER OF HEROES - 23 returning heroes and new heroes to select from, all with a unique set of offensive and defensive capabilities, including their own ultimate abilities. Choose a hero, join a team and go against another team in 5v5 battles to see who will win it all!
NEW HEROES:
- ROLAND - A world-hardened man, who lost his arm, but gained unparalleled reach.
- KAJIR - A fast reflexed feline who has a taste for fighting in the alley and streets.
NEW MAPS:
- PICARO BAY - A breezy seaside map with verticality, narrow alleyways, and a pirate ship for waging fast paced clashes.
- HEAVEN’S WARD – A heavily industrialized district that showcases an old power plant, warehouses, and factories with many nooks and crannies for players to have a blast in.
CUSTOMIZATION AND HERO PROGRESSION – Make your favorite GIGANTIC hero your own! Build and customize individual hero loadouts that match your playstyle, unlock and choose from a variety of hero and weapon skins, including new skins not from the original game, and unlock additional content for your hero as you progress!
GAME MODES:
- RUSH – A new game mode that is more accessible, fast-paced and action-packed for all players bringing a streamlined GIGANTIC experience that lets players jump in and get into the action with ease.
- CLASH – The original game mode players from the classic version of GIGANTIC is back, bringing a deeply strategic and thrilling team-based experience for more epic matches.
- CUSTOM – Create your own exciting matches where you can pick a map, compete against friends to refine your skills on the battlefield, and also spectate.
CROSS PLATFORM PLAY BETWEEN CONSOLES AND PC
Team up and jump into epic matches with friends across multiple platforms.
FREE POST LAUNCH CONTENT:
Following the launch of RAMPAGE EDITION, a Ranked Mode and new hero skins will be released for free via updates.
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